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Billionaire dies during penis enlargement treatment; French court sentences doctors

Years after a billionaire died during a penis enlargement treatment in Paris, a French court ruled medical failures were linked to his death, convicting two doctors; Israeli experts warn against risky procedures and urge patients to verify physicians’ expertise

Tzur Gueta | 02.02.26

Long-term heavy alcohol use sharply raises colorectal cancer risk, study finds

A large US study links sustained heavy drinking to a markedly higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer, while quitting alcohol and early screening may significantly reduce the danger

Tzur Gueta | 01.29.26

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What is the Nipah virus? New outbreak in India puts Asia on health alert

Thailand and Nepal have stepped up screening of travelers from India after five Nipah virus cases were confirmed in West Bengal, with about 100 people isolated in Kolkata, as experts warn of fatal encephalitis and mortality rates of up to 75% but say the risk of wider spread remains relatively low

Oren Reis, Tzur Gueta | 01.28.26

Personalized mRNA treatment nearly halves melanoma recurrence, cuts death risk

A personalized mRNA-based therapy for high-risk melanoma patients showed a sharp reduction in recurrence and death when combined with immunotherapy, raising hopes for a new era of tailored cancer treatment

Tzur Gueta | 01.25.26

Now proven: economic stress can make the heart age faster

A large-scale study finds that financial stress and food insecurity are linked to accelerated heart aging, sometimes rivaling high blood pressure and diabetes, highlighting economic hardship as a real cardiovascular risk

Tzur Gueta | 01.21.26

She got pregnant while she was pregnant: Brazilian Mother gives birth to twins conceived a week apart

Young mother from Brazil discovered she was pregnant with twins conceived a week apart, in a rare case known as superfetation; Dr. Udi Argaz, director of the obstetric emergency department at Rambam Medical Center, explains the rare medical phenomenon

Tzur Gueta | 01.20.26

Have fatty liver disease? This simple lifestyle change can make a big health difference

A large international study led by Israeli researchers found that even exercising just one or two days a week, if intense enough, can lower the risk of fatty liver disease, heart problems and early death — with benefits similar to daily workouts

Tzur Gueta | 01.18.26

Astronauts’ brains shift in space, with changes lingering after return to Earth, study finds

New research tracking astronauts before and after spaceflight found the brain moves upward and backward in microgravity, with longer missions linked to greater shifts and some effects persisting for months, raising questions for future moon and Mars missions

Tzur Gueta | 01.18.26

‘More than 100 ovarian transplants’: Maurice Kahn’s legacy in fertility preservation for cancer patients

After nearly two decades of quiet support, Sheba became a global leader in fertility preservation for women with cancer — a transformation made possible by the philanthropy of businessman Morris Kahn, who died at 95, recalls Prof. Dror Meirow

Tzur Gueta, Alexandra Lukash | 01.17.26

One night of sleep may predict risk of dozens of diseases, study finds

Researchers using an AI model trained on more than 500,000 hours of sleep data found a single sleep study could help forecast risks for heart disease, stroke, dementia and other conditions years before symptoms appear

Tzur Gueta | 01.13.26

Teva’s billion-dollar bet to treat celiac and vitiligo

Teva is investing up to $500 million in a new antibody it hopes can transform treatment for vitiligo and celiac disease, two autoimmune conditions with limited options and major unmet medical needs

Tzur Gueta | 01.13.26

New Israeli study may unlock key clues to autism and brain development

Researchers identify hundreds of genes vital to early brain development, but find that only a small number linked to known disorders, suggesting many genetic causes of autism and developmental delay have yet to be discovered

Tzur Gueta | 01.11.26

Study triggered by unusual case at Sheba Medical Center points to rare possible link between GLP-1 weight loss drugs, vitamin B1 deficiency and a life-threatening neurological complication that may be preventable if detected early

Tzur Gueta | 01.08.26

Israeli hackathon taps Waze and tech giants to boost early breast cancer detection

The LifeHack hackathon by One in Nine partnered women entrepreneurs with companies like Waze and Monday.com to embed breast cancer screening reminders into everyday digital tools

Tzur Gueta | 01.07.26

Beyond breast cancer: mammography scans may also detect heart disease risk

Mammography scans can reveal calcifications in breast arteries, a finding being studied for its link to heart disease risk in women and its potential to aid early detection of atherosclerosis during routine screening

Tzur Gueta | 01.05.26

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